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Denver police seek public's help finding little girl's wheelchair

A car thief earlier this month took off with a vehicle in Denver and stole a young girl's wheelchair in the process.

The vehicle was stolen May 2 in northwest Denver, according to Denver police, and it was recovered two days later in the city.

The handicap placard in the vehicle was missing from the vehicle and the girl's yellow and black custom-made wheelchair, which has the name "Jay" on the back, was also gone.

Anyone with information on the incident, or the missing wheelchair, is asked to call Det. Diaz de Leon at 720 913-1035; or call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 720 913-STOP (7867). Crime Stopper tips can also be texted to: 274637 (CRIMES) then title DMCS and enter a message.

Crime Stoppers tip line operates 24-hours a day 7-days a week and tipsters can remain anonymous.

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